Definitions by Original Orangutans
Tourist trap
A: a place considered to be very popular among tourists, including the local economy being largely dependent on them.
B: a place whose amenities are extremely underwhelming, or even non-existent. In essence, not enough things to do for the average tourist.
C: a place where it's easy to get scammed, or otherwise feels like an unreasonable requirement to spend money to enjoy local activities.
D: a place that's kitsch, childish, and appears outdated.
B: a place whose amenities are extremely underwhelming, or even non-existent. In essence, not enough things to do for the average tourist.
C: a place where it's easy to get scammed, or otherwise feels like an unreasonable requirement to spend money to enjoy local activities.
D: a place that's kitsch, childish, and appears outdated.
Tourist trap by Original Orangutans June 22, 2025
Influencer bait
Technology products produced solely for the attention of social media influencers and/or reviewers.
The products are typically manufactured with weak craftsmanship, have little or no long-term software support, and have a high price.
A manufacturer may financially compensate an influencer to review, talk positively about, and be seen using a product.
The products are typically manufactured with weak craftsmanship, have little or no long-term software support, and have a high price.
A manufacturer may financially compensate an influencer to review, talk positively about, and be seen using a product.
Who even is the target audience for AI assistant devices? Why can't they integrate the technology to smartphones? They feel like influencer bait!
Influencer bait by Original Orangutans April 30, 2024
Open up the playbook
When a person who is currently sandbagging in an activity suddenly decides to give their full skill/effort into it.
The term originates from American football coaches tending to have conservative play calling until a game-changing scenario shows up, by which they "open up their playbooks" (e.g., trick plays) to gain an edge over their opponent.
The term originates from American football coaches tending to have conservative play calling until a game-changing scenario shows up, by which they "open up their playbooks" (e.g., trick plays) to gain an edge over their opponent.
The pro Mario Kart player had to open up the playbook against his amateur friends after finishing no higher than 3rd after every race.
Open up the playbook by Original Orangutans November 29, 2023
Running down the score
The opposite of running up the score. A team that has no chance of winning scores as the game comes to a close.
In sports where the winner's margin of victory matter, it is important for the losing team to erase as much of the scoring deficit as possible.
In sports where the winner's margin of victory matter, it is important for the losing team to erase as much of the scoring deficit as possible.
Running down the score was necessary for NC State against Villanova if they wanted to stay as a top 25 college basketball team in next week's poll.
Running down the score by Original Orangutans November 26, 2023
Kershawing
An unintentional failure to meet important expectations that were based around prior experience.
Named after the star pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Clayton Kershaw, who infamously played baseball worse in the postseason than he did in the regular season.
Named after the star pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Clayton Kershaw, who infamously played baseball worse in the postseason than he did in the regular season.
The state champion football team kershawed their way out of a national title, after expecting themselves to cruise their way to victory without a sense of seriousness. Kershawing serves as a reality check for "unstoppable" teams/individuals.
Kershawing by Original Orangutans October 24, 2023
Manufacturing a shit
John told his wife that he had to take a dump, but he found himself manufacturing a shit after his urge was a false alarm.
Manufacturing a shit by Original Orangutans June 30, 2023